Generations of Texas history, commerce, and entrepreneurship encapsulate Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, which tells the stories of the many families, both enslaved and not, who worked to build Texas. Over its 134-year history, the site hosted sugarcane production, cattle ranching, and oil drilling as it transitioned through the ownership of the Varners, the Pattons, and the Hoggs.
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Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Tickets
Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1
Admission provides access to both Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg Plantations
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Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
See the site
![Main house at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2001.jpg?h=cf77c377&itok=gq0ORNw-)
![Cottage at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2002.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=UAHUJ0dn)
![Oil pump at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2003.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=GRyMbTEe)
![Carriage in the barn at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2004.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=VM9W2UvD)
![Bathtub and chair at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2005.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=DXUmOXKg)
![Exhibit at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2006.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=UkXPmtQ0)
![Family room at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2007.jpg?h=cf77c377&itok=RBZSnJz-)
![Kitchen at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2008.jpg?h=d3ea3779&itok=AaPuA9f5)
![Parlor inside the main house at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2009.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=zh46zOLk)
![Main house at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2001.jpg?h=cf77c377&itok=gq0ORNw-)
![Cottage at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2002.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=UAHUJ0dn)
![Oil pump at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2003.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=GRyMbTEe)
![Carriage in the barn at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2004.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=VM9W2UvD)
![Bathtub and chair at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2005.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=DXUmOXKg)
![Exhibit at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2006.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=UkXPmtQ0)
![Family room at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2007.jpg?h=cf77c377&itok=RBZSnJz-)
![Kitchen at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2008.jpg?h=d3ea3779&itok=AaPuA9f5)
![Parlor inside the main house at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2009.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=zh46zOLk)
![Parlor inside the main house at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2009.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=ofqhMXXI)
Plan Your Visit
Visitors have several options when visiting the historic Varner-Hogg Plantation.
![Exhibit at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2006.jpg?h=4e8d6f4c&itok=CaprkUX9)
Varner-Hogg Plantation History
In 1824, Virginia native Martin Varner became one of 297 grantees who received a league of land from Stephen F. Austin and established his homestead in present-day Brazoria County.
![Cottage at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2002.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=ROPqZd_3)
Rental Cottage
Guests can enjoy the tranquil scenery of Varner Creek while relaxing in the cottage’s front porch rocking chairs.
![Kitchen at Varner Hogg Plantation](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Varner%20Hogg%2008.jpg?h=d3ea3779&itok=tSnsxzSW)
Event Rentals
This historic site is perfect for weddings, quinceañeras, anniversary parties, vow renewals, bridal and baby showers, and so much more!
Events at Varner-Hogg Plantation
Varner-Hogg Plantation in the Blog
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